Scott McKenzie Obituary

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Singer Scott McKenzie, who performed "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)" - which became a hit in 1967 during the city's "Summer of Love" - has died.

A statement on McKenzie's website says the 73-year-old died on Saturday in Los Angeles. McKenzie battled Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a disease that affects the nervous system, and had been in and out of the hospital since 2010.

"San Francisco" was written by John Phillips, the leader of the 1960s group The Mamas and the Papas. But McKenzie sang it and it has stood as an anthem for the 1960s counterculture movement.

McKenzie also co-wrote "Kokomo," a No. 1 hit for The Beach Boys in 1988, and toured with The Mamas and the Papas in the 1990s.

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Singer Scott McKenzie, who performed "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)" - which became a hit in 1967 during the city's "Summer of Love" - has died.

A statement on McKenzie's website says the 73-year-old died on Saturday in Los Angeles. McKenzie battled Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a disease that affects the nervous system, and had been in and out of the hospital since 2010.

"San Francisco" was written by John Phillips, the leader of the 1960s group The Mamas and the Papas. But McKenzie sang it and it has stood as an anthem for the 1960s counterculture movement.

McKenzie also co-wrote "Kokomo," a No. 1 hit for The Beach Boys in 1988, and toured with The Mamas and the Papas in the 1990s.

Guest Book Highlights

"Scott, ride that Mighty Appaloosa into that beautiful place...His name is Andrew and he was mighty. He came to be with you to keep you safe..You both will be in my heart.. Until we meet in a better place, love goes to you both..."- Debra atherley (Selah, WA)

"Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us. Eternal flowers in your hair now."- Harry Simpson (Alpharetta, GA)

"Dear Scott, I love you and miss you. It has been a difficult year without your wit, silliness, wisdom, kindness, and love. Tomorrow is the anniversary of your leaving us. I hope Spider is keeping you company while you smile down at us. May your..."- Gloria Lim (San Francisco, CA)

"Dear Sunshine. Your place in my heart will remain forever. Thank you for your love, your compassion, your humor and your heart. My stories will still be part of our Asylum but will not shine without your light. Sleep tight and don't let the..."- Lee (MD)